Houston Community College offers certificate and associate degree programs in metal fabrication. Their manufacturing engineering technology associate degree program covers the basics, including study of the the materials used for metal fabrication, computer-aided manufacturing, CNC machine usage and robotics. There are also more than 40 manual machines as well as CNC machines, mills and lathes so students can get hands-on experience.
Houston Community College
Central Campus
1300 Holman
Houston, TX 77004
713-718-6000
central.hccs.edu
Tooling U is an online metal fabrication program that offers a broad range of classes, from CNC machining to welding. The program includes video courses as well as text-based training, which can be completed at your own pace and schedule. There are beginner's courses and instruction on more advanced CNC machining techniques, including training for using Haas and Mazak machines.
Tooling U
15700 South Waterloo Road
Cleveland, Ohio 44110
866-706-8665
toolingu.com
Santa Ana College's machine technology program offers in-depth, hands-on metal fabrication training for current machinists and those looking to enter into the field. The college has courses in CNC machining, manual machining and basic skills courses, such as blueprint reading and technical math.
Santa Ana College
1530 West 17th Street
Santa Ana, CA 92706
714-564-6000
sac.edu